In 1994 China's first 3D printer was born in Wuhan. The next year HUST partnered with Wuhan Municipal Science & Technology Commission and Shenzhen Capital Group CO.,Ltd. to established a new company. The company provides 3D printers and 3D printing services to both domestic and international market. "We are currently developing a 3D printer in 10,000 RMB ($1,600) price range for education market." said Shi.

At the forum Chinese goverment also announced plans to invest in locally-invented 3D printing technologies to boost its manufacturing power. Stimulated by the good news, all prices of 3D printing related stocks in China rised 2~5% yesterday.